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backyard barbecue and a variety of beers, at Towne Square in Leesburg. Two inaugural events from 2018 return in September: Boho Fest, hosted by the Leesburg Center for the Arts on Sept. 21, is a “creativity festival” featuring indie bands, artisans, and crafters; and Clermont’s Sips & Salsa Festival revolves around salsa music and dancing during a street party planned for Sept. 14. Mambo LeBron and His Orchestra and Orchestra Fuego top the bill. For a night out on the town, Lake County has numerous great bars and restaurants for live music. Oasis
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Saloon in Sorrento is a perfect “dive bar” with authentic rock ’n’ roll bands several nights a week. Fun people, a fun atmosphere, and good music can be found at Magical Meat Boutique British pub in Mount Dora. In Tavares, Ruby Street Grille hosts local acts like Jeff Whitfield and Defenders of Daisies as well as cover bands. JJ’s Lounge and Package in Sorrento caters to a crowd that loves classic rock, classic cars, and motorcycles. Crossroads 44 in Eustis books a mix of rock and country bands. Sip Restaurant & Jazz in downtown Leesburg features live music several nights a week.
Clermont Performing Arts Center 3700 S. Highway 27, Clermont 352.394.4800 clermontperformingarts.com
JJ’s Lounge and Package 24433 State Road 46, Sorrento 352.383.1400 facebook.com/jjsloungesorrento
Oasis Saloon 23800 State Road 46, Sorrento 352.383.4047 oasis-saloon.com
Crossroads 44 1996 N. County Road 452, Eustis 407.217.4473 crossroads44.com
Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards 19239 U.S. Highway 27, Clermont 1.800.768.WINE (9463) lakeridgewinery.com
Ruby Street Grille 221 E. Ruby St., Tavares 352.742.RUBY (7829) rubystreetgrille.com
Florida Lakes Symphony Orchestra Epiphany Celebration Anglican Church, 1724 S. Bay St., Eustis Family Christian Center, 2500 S. Highway 27, Clermont floridalakessymphonyorchestra.com
Magical Meat Boutique 112 W. 3rd Ave., Mount Dora 352.729.6911 magicalmeatboutique.com
Sip Restaurant & Jazz 707 W. Main St., Leesburg 352.435.7840 facebook.com/siprestaurantjazzandwinebar
Mount Dora Community Building 520 N. Baker St., Mount Dora 352.383.2165 mountdoralive.com
